#78

Rare 19th-Century Fancily-Designed Tin Cart with Two Tin Horses
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Description
14" (36 cm.) The tin cart has graceful design with unusual scalloped-rail edging decorated with tiny bells,and is painted original mustard-yellow with brown stenciled accents and cream interior. There is a livery man's stand,a driver's high seat,two large metal spoked wheels with fancy decorations,realistic spring construction of the frame,and two tin horse with painted dappled coats and painted saddles and harness that pull the cart. Excellent condition,original finish. Possibly French,circa 1870,an especially beautiful carr with wonderful original decoration.